to win decisively and thoroughly against opponents in a competition or fight

besiegen, verprügeln

to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities

sich befreien von, veräußern

to abandon or desert someone, typically in a time of need or difficulty

verlassen, aufgeben

to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest

schärfen, anregen

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

entgegnen, antworten

to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation

patentieren, einen Patent anmelden

to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting

feiern, zechen

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

vorschlagen, unterbreiten

